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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,982.42, 955,976.99 and 542,821.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,982.42, 955,976.99 and 542,821.25 is: 813,383.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,982.42 : 955,976.99 = 542,821.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,982.42/955,976.99 = 542,821.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,982.42x = 955,976.99 × 542,821.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,982.42x = 518,924,617,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,924,617,189.05/637,982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,383.89

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